elfmama_2

We have built Jaiden a computer and I was wondering if you guys had
any game recomendations.

He doesn't read yet, and we have some preschool(age range) games,
elmo, reader rabbit, thomas the train, stuff like that, but he finds
them to easy.

I don't have any ideas as far as kids games go, so I was hoping you
all could help us out.

Thanx! Rebecca

ps. I tried sending this out from my email, and it didn't go through,
but if it decides to come in later, I'm sorry about the double post.

[email protected]

In a message dated 5/5/03 6:40:19 PM, elfmama@... writes:

<< I don't have any ideas as far as kids games go, so I was hoping you

all could help us out. >>

I don't know what the current best games are, but The Logical Journey of the
Zoombinis, definitely.

Holly likes KidPix.

A to Zap is easy, but really cute and varied.

Math Arena isn't too easy, but little kids can figure out most of the games.

Holly could do Cluefinders Third Grade Adventure without reading. Pattern
games, mostly, like Zoombinis, and they talk to you.

Sandra

the_clevengers

--- In [email protected], "elfmama_2" <elfmama@s...>
wrote:
> I don't have any ideas as far as kids games go, so I was hoping you
> all could help us out.

My kids' current fave is Lego Chess. I think you can get it from
Amazon.com with 5 other Lego games for about $12. My kids also like a
lot of the old Microsoft CD-Roms - Dangerous Creatures, World of
Flight, Oceans, Dinosaurs, Ancient Lands. We have them because I
worked on all of them, but you can also get them at Ebay. They have
sound and movies, so reading isn't a necessity. The Magic Schoolbus
CD-Roms are another favorite, and the Muppet CD-Rom which is great
for kids and grownups who fondly remember the show as well. We've had
a couple of Arthur CDs and one Madeline one that they liked for
awhile. All of the above have outranked the Jumpstart and Reader
Rabbit type of stuff for enjoyment and longetivity.

Blue Skies,
-Robin-

Kelli Traaseth

Yes, my kids loved Cluefinders too. It's like an Indiana Jones type
adventure, solving puzzles and mysteries.

Also, my sons's first building type game was Tonka Rescue. He is now into
the Sim computer games, Roller Coaster Tycoon and Bionicals. The last
three ones might be a bit hard for a preschooler though, but you never
know.

Kelli


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To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 8:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] kids computer games


>
> In a message dated 5/5/03 6:40:19 PM, elfmama@... writes:
>
> << I don't have any ideas as far as kids games go, so I was hoping you
>
> all could help us out. >>
>
> I don't know what the current best games are, but The Logical Journey of
the
> Zoombinis, definitely.
>
> Holly likes KidPix.
>
> A to Zap is easy, but really cute and varied.
>
> Math Arena isn't too easy, but little kids can figure out most of the
games.
>
> Holly could do Cluefinders Third Grade Adventure without reading. Pattern
> games, mostly, like Zoombinis, and they talk to you.
>
> Sandra
>
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Pamela Sorooshian

The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis -- wonderful wonderful wonderful
-- it just doesn't get any better than this for games that can be
enjoyed by kids and adults of all ages!!

The Mighty Math series -- Carnival Countdown, Zoo Zillions, etc.

-pam


On Monday, May 5, 2003, at 05:37 PM, elfmama_2 wrote:

> We have built Jaiden a computer and I was wondering if you guys had
> any game recomendations.
>
> He doesn't read yet, and we have some preschool(age range) games,
> elmo, reader rabbit, thomas the train, stuff like that, but he finds
> them to easy.
>
> I don't have any ideas as far as kids games go, so I was hoping you
> all could help us out.
>
> Thanx! Rebecca
>
> ps. I tried sending this out from my email, and it didn't go through,
> but if it decides to come in later, I'm sorry about the double post.
>
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Heidi

The Magic Schoolbus
> CD-Roms are another favorite, and the Muppet CD-Rom which is great
> for kids and grownups who fondly remember the show as well. We've
had
> a couple of Arthur CDs and one Madeline one that they liked for
> awhile. All of the above have outranked the Jumpstart and Reader
> Rabbit type of stuff for enjoyment and longetivity.
>
> Blue Skies,
> -Robin-


Hi Robin...

we just inherited the magic school bus cdroms. They were created for
windows 95. Do win 95 things work w/win ME? because, when we try to
load Reader Rabbit for win 95 to our computer (with ME) we have
troubles. Like, formatting our hard drive troubles.

Is this a problem with win 95 software being installed in ME system?
Or might it be a Reader Rabbit thing.

Don't want to load school bus if it means formatting our hard drive.
Nope. Don't wanna do that.

HeidiC

moonstarshooter

> Hi Robin...
>
> we just inherited the magic school bus cdroms. They were created
for
> windows 95. Do win 95 things work w/win ME? because, when we try to
> load Reader Rabbit for win 95 to our computer (with ME) we have
> troubles. Like, formatting our hard drive troubles.
>
> Is this a problem with win 95 software being installed in ME
system?
> Or might it be a Reader Rabbit thing.


Can't help you with this, but one thing that I have found helpful
when having problems with cdroms is going to the website of the
company that puts the cd out. For example, one of my daughter's Lion
King cds wouldn't let you play one particular game within the disc
that required using the arrow keys. I went to the website (just did
a google search to find it) and went to the troubleshooting section
(had to search around a bit) and found out it had to do with a sound
card (???) and it gave step-by-step directions to fix it. (Just
required renaming the sound card file and voila! no more problem.)

And even if your particular problem isn't already listed, they
usually have very good online help, or at least email contact that I
have found to be quick and accurate.

I am not sure if this will help with this problem, but may help with
some in the future!

Tory

Heidi

> Can't help you with this, but one thing that I have found helpful
> when having problems with cdroms is going to the website of the
> company that puts the cd out. For example, one of my daughter's
Lion
> King cds wouldn't let you play one particular game within the disc
> that required using the arrow keys. I went to the website (just
did
> a google search to find it) and went to the troubleshooting section
> (had to search around a bit) and found out it had to do with a
sound
> card (???) and it gave step-by-step directions to fix it. (Just
> required renaming the sound card file and voila! no more problem.)
>
> And even if your particular problem isn't already listed, they
> usually have very good online help, or at least email contact that
I
> have found to be quick and accurate.
>
> I am not sure if this will help with this problem, but may help
with
> some in the future!
>
> Tory

thanks Tory I'll have to try that

HeidiC

Olga

Rebecca,

My son is almost five and has been using the computer for about 1 1/2
years. He LOVES it and I have to admit that he has grasped far more
pre reading skills from that, than me!! One of the best series of
games is Clifford, they really make kids use their critical
thinking. He also enjoys the Blues Clues games, and the Fisher Price
games( pirate ship, western town and castle)--although those are not
as "educational" as the others. The Little Critter story book ones
are also really cute! Also, Winnie the Pooh reading and math were
excellent!! Great deals for games can be found at Ross Stores (if
you have one) or ebay, one guy sells hundreds of games and you can
combine shipping.
Have Fun!

Olga :)

--- In [email protected], "elfmama_2" <elfmama@s...>
wrote:
> We have built Jaiden a computer and I was wondering if you guys had
> any game recomendations.
>
> He doesn't read yet, and we have some preschool(age range) games,
> elmo, reader rabbit, thomas the train, stuff like that, but he
finds
> them to easy.
>
> I don't have any ideas as far as kids games go, so I was hoping you
> all could help us out.
>
> Thanx! Rebecca
>
> ps. I tried sending this out from my email, and it didn't go
through,
> but if it decides to come in later, I'm sorry about the double post.

[email protected]

My boys, 8 and 6 love the civilization type games. Crusader, Civilization,
Pharaoh, Caesar 3, Age of Mythology, Age of Empires. My youngest doesn't
read yet but all I have to do is show him once and he remembers what the keys
do etc.

They also like Zoo Tycoon and all it's add ons.
Pam G.


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Fetteroll

Also try kidsdomain.com They do a good job of selecting freebie software you
can download. It's divided up by age, category and platform.

You might also try your library. Many libraries are stocking software you
can try out.

Joyce

Rebecca DeLong

Heidi <bunsofaluminum60@...> wrote:

Hi Robin...

<<<we just inherited the magic school bus cdroms. They were created for
windows 95. Do win 95 things work w/win ME? because, when we try to
load Reader Rabbit for win 95 to our computer (with ME) we have
troubles. Like, formatting our hard drive troubles.
Is this a problem with win 95 software being installed in ME system?
Or might it be a Reader Rabbit thing.
Don't want to load school bus if it means formatting our hard drive.
Nope. Don't wanna do that.>>>

Not Robin....but...

We have Reader Rabbit and we have ME, as long as we remember to change the settings, color screen size, stuff like that we have never had a problem with it reformatting our hard drive, now if we forget to reset stuff, it locks up and crashes. I don't know if this helps.

Rebecca







*~*Leave the crowd, look within, and let your dreams soar*~*

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Rebecca DeLong

I just wanted to thank everyone for all the game suggestions, I'm really looking forward to getting a bunch of the suggestions and seeing which ones he gets into.



Thanx again, Rebecca


*~*Leave the crowd, look within, and let your dreams soar*~*

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Stephanie Elms

Go to lego.com! They have bunches of great games for all different levels. You may
need to help out at first, but Jason picked up really quick.

As far as computer games go, I don't remember how old Jaiden is, but the games by humongous
entertainment are a lot of fun. Putt-Putt, Freddie Fish and Pajama Sam (Putt-Putt is for
the younger kids, then Freddie, then Pajama Sam). These games are fun and they have a
couple of different iterations so the kids have fun.

Hope that this helps!

Stephanie E.

>

Tim and Maureen

----- Original Message -----
From: Rebecca DeLong
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Re: kids computer games





<<I just wanted to thank everyone for all the game suggestions, I'm really looking forward to getting a bunch of the suggestions and seeing which ones he gets into.>>

REbecca,

Not sure of the age of your son but my 7 year old has been playing pandemonium since he was 5 and he is in loooove with it and has remained challenged by it.
Maureen


Thanx again, Rebecca


*~*Leave the crowd, look within, and let your dreams soar*~*

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Robin Clevenger

> From: "Heidi" <bunsofaluminum60@...>
> Hi Robin...
>
> we just inherited the magic school bus cdroms. They were created for
> windows 95. Do win 95 things work w/win ME? because, when we try to
> load Reader Rabbit for win 95 to our computer (with ME) we have
> troubles. Like, formatting our hard drive troubles.
>
> Is this a problem with win 95 software being installed in ME system?
> Or might it be a Reader Rabbit thing.


It's probably a Reader Rabbit thing. Kid's software is notoriously buggy and
compatability problems abound. They are heavily video-intensive so video
driver conflicts and screen resolution conflicts can also cause problems.
I've never had a problem with the Magic Schoolbus software, I've run it on
Win98, WinME and WinXP. Then again, the Magic Schoolbus stuff was done by
Microsoft, so maybe it's a bit more likely to be compatible. We did huge
amounts of system and video driver compatability testing when I worked there
on the CD-ROMs, so I know what a big nightmare it is for manufacturers of
these types of programs. It's a cost issue too. If you're a small game
manufacturer, it's harder to afford to set up a huge compatability lab with
all sorts of computers, monitors, video cards, etc.

My suggestion is if your kids use the computer alot is to either give them
an old computer when you upgrade or go buy them an old computer. The price
for a one or two year old computer is incredibly low because upgrades have
happened so fast that stuff is outdated quickly. But that doesn't mean it
can't run a lot of stuff. My kids are using my 5 year old computer running
Win 98. Once they're older and they get into more video intensive games, I
will probably need to upgrade them, but right now with the stuff they're
into, it works fine.

Blue Skies!
-Robin-

Robin Clevenger

>>We have Reader Rabbit and we have ME, as long as we remember to change the
settings, color screen size, stuff like that we have never had a problem
with it reformatting our hard drive, now if we forget to reset stuff, it
locks up and crashes. I don't know if this helps.>>

That's one thing I especially like about the Microsoft series of CD-Roms,
they temporarily adjust your screen resolution settings, then change it back
when you're done with the game or if you switch out of it. That way you
don't have to go and reset it all the time like you do with so many of the
CD-Roms. That was one of the hardest parts of the game engine, getting that
to work well with all kinds of systems, but it is *such* a nice feature. I
get really tired of having to go and change the kids' screen resolution all
the time for other games!

Blue Skies!
-Robin-